Texas 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025) Status: Introduced

HB 266 — Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced August 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 351.152, Tax Code.

  • Section 351.152, Tax Code

    and → ; and (65) a municipality with a population of 47,000 or more that: (A) is located in two counties, one of which has a population of 2.1 million or more and one of which has a population of 179,000 or more; and (B) is bisected by State Highway 174

    amended

Action History

  1. Filed

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 266?
HB 266 is sponsored by Leo Wilson and Helen Kerwin.
What is the current status of HB 266?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced August 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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